Treasury Department Takes Action on Mail Theft Check Fraud

Federal agencies and Postal unions call for stronger protections as mail theft-related fraud rises nationwide. The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reported a significant rise in…

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Esmark and Founder Settle SEC Charges Over False U.S. Steel Tender Offer

SEC fines Esmark Inc. and James Bouchard for announcing a $7.8 billion tender offer for U.S. Steel without having the financial means to complete the deal. The Securities…

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FTC Settlement Bars Sweepstakes Operator from Further Scams

Perpetrator’s prize promotions defrauded consumers of $28 million worldwide. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Victor Ramirez has agreed to a settlement that permanently bans him from…

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VA Launches Call Center to Protect Veterans from Fraud and Scams

The department establishes the VSAFE website and call center for assistance. The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched resources to help protect U.S. veterans, service members, and their…

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Nashville Resident Arrested by DOJ for Assisting North Korean Weapons Program

 The man allegedly ran a remote IT company to exclusively hire North Korean actors. The Department of Justice (DOJ) arrested Nashville resident Matthew Isaac Knoot for allegedly facilitating…

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Cable Company Settles Suit for Fraudulent FCC Funding Claims

 The group allegedly claimed reduced-cost internet subsidies from 2008 to 2023. The Armstrong Group, a cable company cohort serving the Eastern United States, paid $6.5 million to settle…

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FTC Takes Action Against Vroom

Court order proposes the online car dealer pay more than $1 million to reimburse customers. The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against the online car dealer, Vroom,…

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DOJ Announces Sentencing of Three Executives in Corporate Fraud Scheme

A health technology start-up company’s executive obtained roughly $1 billion fraudulently. The Department of Justice announced that three executives from a Chicago-based health technology company were sentenced for…

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FTC Seeks to End Student Loan Debt Relief Scam

A federal court freezes assets in the agency’s first case under the Impersonation Rule. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against a student loan debt relief…

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SEC Launches Campaign to Promote Investor Protection

The educational initiative is meant to help investors avoid scams. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy has launched a public awareness campaign called…

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